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Scandic Sørlandet

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Scandic Sørlandet offers a perfect family getaway near Kristiansand Zoo. Kids love the pool and playground, while adults enjoy the relaxing sauna. Everyone appreciates the complimentary breakfast buffet, and the on-site cafe is ideal for parents to relax with coffee.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(79 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Standard)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room (Standard Four) | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Standard Four)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Murphy Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

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Superior Double Room | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Superior)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Master)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Travparkveien 14, Kristiansand, 4636

What's nearby

  • Kristiansand Dyrepark - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kristiansand Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sørlandssenteret - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Agder - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Aquarama Bad - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kristiansand Station - 11 min drive
  • Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Montana Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Egon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Peppes Pizza Sørlandsenteret - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Scandic Sørlandet

Family-friendly hotel near Kristiansand Zoo
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Scandic Sørlandet. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and a bus station shuttle
  • An electric car charging station, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 210 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NOK 200 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NOK 200
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NOK 250

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 200.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 200 per person
  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: NOK 200 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NOK 250 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 200.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June 15 to August 17
Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Kristiansand Quality Hotel
Quality Hotel & Resort Kristiansand
Quality Hotel Kristiansand
Thon Sørlandet Kristiansand
Quality Kristiansand
Scandic Sørlandet Hotel Kristiansand
Scandic Sørlandet Hotel
Scandic Sørlandet Kristiansand
Quality Hotel Resort Kristiansand
Thon Hotel Sørlandet
Scandic Sørlandet Hotel
Scandic Sørlandet Kristiansand
Scandic Sørlandet Hotel Kristiansand

Frequently asked questions

Does Scandic Sørlandet have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–9 PM.

Is Scandic Sørlandet pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Scandic Sørlandet?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Scandic Sørlandet?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of NOK 200 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Scandic Sørlandet?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for NOK 250 (subject to availability).

Where is Scandic Sørlandet located?

This family-friendly Kristiansand hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute walk of Kristiansand Dyrepark and Kristiansand Zoo. Sørlandssenteret and Pyramidehuset are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Scandic Sørlandet Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1016 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

The staff were friendly, helpful, and efficient. The breakfast was outstanding. The room was comfortable and quiet. Overall an excellent choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jarle

Ok hotell, slitent hotell

Ok hotell, bra beliggenhet, slitt hotell, dårlig buffet. Skittent basseng.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heilt ok alt
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra renhold. Frokostbuffeten hadde masse utvalg.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mart

A very busy hotel. A lot of noise at breakfast and dinner. Sometimes chaotic. No chairs in the room. Just a stool. Personel friendly. When I checked in it lasted more than 15 minutes until they had found that I had paid in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jørn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room perfect for short stays
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ingen kommentar
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kjetil A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sørlandet’s Beste

Vi hadde et utrolig fint opphold på Scandic Sørlandet og bassengområdet er kjempebra. Må også skryte av frokosten, vafler og kaffe/iskaffe i lobbyen. Alt i alt et veldig fint opphold!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

dag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Greit hotell med meget god frokost!

Gjennomsnittlig hotell, men med en svært god frokost. Fin beliggenhet ved Dyreparken.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vegard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beliggenhet

Flott beliggenhet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness

God frokost, varmt rom

Super frokost, men ingen A/C eller ventilasjon på rommet. Det blir veldig varmt på rommet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

PHILIPPE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Logement idéal pour les familles à proximité de Kristiansand avec grande piscine extérieure chauffée
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Henrik

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ville styrt unna

Vi hadde booket et familierom, da vi var to voksne og ett barn på tur. Etter at den ekstra sengen var felt ned var knapt plass til å bevege seg. Vi var tydeligvis langt fra varmtvannsbereder, for det tok fler minutter før vannet ikke lenger føltes ut som en dukkert på Svalbard. Kle av deg inne på badet/doen? Glem det. Det er det ikke plass til. Ikke engang vasken hadde plass på badet, den var plassert i gangen. Shy bladder? Da anbefaler jeg å bruke doen ved resepsjonen og håpe det ikke er noen andre der, for veggen mellom bad/do og sengen var papirtynn! Rommet i seg selv var igrunn bånn i bøtte, ingenting positivt å si om det. Trodde du ikke du kunne fryse under hetebølgen? Ikke noe problem, bare bruk bassenget ved hotellet, så er leppene blå på null komma niks. Det som derimot trakk opp var et flott personale! Servicen her er det ingenting å si på, de er hjelpsomme og blide. Maten var variert og med et godt utvalg i buffeeten. Nede i etasjen under resepsjonen finnes det også et lite "lekeland" for de mindre barna. Greit med parkeringsplass, og kun 10 minutter å gå til Dyreparken. Det er et gammelt hotell, og dette vises dessverre, oppgradering hadde vært et pluss, for det er sikkert en mannsalder siden sist. Velger definitivt et annet hotell neste gang.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Komfortabelt opphold nær Dyreparken

Rommet var fint og det var veldig greit med oppvarmet basseng innimellom turer til Dyreparken. God service og frokosten var bra.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Super personale, raskt innsjekk og kupong til barna. Gøy quiz for barna på hotellet. Rommet var ok, utenom gulvet som var tydelig ikke støvsugd - var hår og kaptein Sabeltann-fjær (sikkert fra hatt til tidligere gjester), det var litt ekkelt. Ellers utenom gulvet så var alt fint!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bjørn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra for småbarnsfamilier at

Fantastisk frokost. Litt for varmt på rommet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacco

Kleine kamer voor 4 personen. Heet, geen klimaatbeheersing. Gehorig.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mads-Peter

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Moderat hotel

Der er kun er restaurant, som er relativ dyr i forhold til, hvad man får (kun buffet). Så sørg for at komme først i åbningstiden til aftensmad, da maden ikke fyldes op/passes. Pandekagerne til dessert var som pap, og meget manglede, da der ikke fyldes op. Sengekomfort er udemærket.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jochen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, breakfast was ok but we should have avoided the buffet dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Iris

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Room is not clean!!!

We arrived roughly 5pm the day of checked-in. And we got our room, it’s not clean and we needed to wait for an hour more for the room to clean. Not even water offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey Arne

Ok hotel, med alt det man trenger. Litt dårlig på vasken og håndkle bytte på rommet ellers bra. Bade fasilitetene er bra med barnebasseng og voksen baseng.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fint hotell, god frokost og hyggelig betjening, 10-15 min gange til Dyreparken. Vi er en familie på fire og det var supert at det var mulighet for at alle kunne overnatte på et og samme rom, samtidig som det ble litt trangt med sengene ute og all bagasjen. Ellers var det god frokost og ok middag i restauranten. Fint med egen barnemeny og supert at man kunne smøre med seg en stor matpakke for kr.98,- Gøy for barna at det var lekeområde i kjelleren. Bassenget fikk vi dessverre ikke tid til å bruke, da vi hadde to overnattinger og to dager i Dyreparken.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Fessal Malik

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dårlig luft, ingen luft ventilasjon, måtte åpne vindu for å få lufting. Toalett hadde dårlig standard, trangt for 2 voksne og 1 barn, men ok for et par. Dårlig med parkerings muligheter etter kl 20:00
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

monica

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Her er det forbedringspotensiale

Synes hotellet og servicen har tapt seg. Dårlig frokost. Ikke påfyll av toalettpapir eller tømming av søppel på badet. Ingen oppreing av senger. Positivt med nærhet til dyreparken.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ole Nikolai F

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ikke fornøyd

Misfornøyd med pris i følge størrelse på rom! Skulle ha to barne senger.. fikk en var ikke plass til mer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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